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US3273208A
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Interchangeable continuous casting apparatus
Assignee: United Engineering and Foundry Co
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Filing: 1963-09-19
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Granted: 1966-09-20
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Expires: 1983-09-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph I Greenberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:47
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D41/00; B22D41/005; B22D41/01; B22D41/015; B22D11/00; B22D11/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A CONTINUOUS CASTING MACHINE EMPLOYING A LADLE AND A MOLD, SAID MOLD BEING VERTICALLY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID LADLE DURING OPERATION OF SAID MACHINE, A FIRST MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE MOLD IN A POURING POSITION, A SECOND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING TWO MOLDS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE MOLDS CAN BE SELECTIVELY POSITIONED IN SAID POURING POSITION WHEN SAID VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID MOLD IS INTERRUPTED, AND MEANS FOR BRINGING AT LEAST A PART OF THE SECOND SUPPORTING MEANS INTO A SUPPORTING POSITION WITH ONE OF THE MOLDS WHEN IN THE POURING POSITION WHEN SAID VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID MOLD IS INTERRUPTED, THEREBY TO ALLOW THE TRANSFER OF A MOLD FROM A SUPPORTING POSITION WITH SAID FIRST SUPPORTING MEANS TO A SUPPORTING POSITION WITH SAID SECOND SUPPORTING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A CONTINUOUS CASTING MACHINE EMPLOYING A LADLE AND A MOLD, SAID MOLD BEING VERTICALLY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID LADLE DURING OPERATION OF SAID MACHINE, A FIRST MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE MOLD IN A POURING POSITION, A SECOND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING TWO MOLDS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE MOLDS CAN BE SELECTIVELY POSITIONED IN SAID POURING POSITION WHEN SAID VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID MOLD IS INTERRUPTED, AND MEANS FOR BRINGING AT LEAST A PART OF THE SECOND SUPPORTING MEANS INTO A SUPPORTING POSITION WITH ONE OF THE MOLDS WHEN IN THE POURING POSITION WHEN SAID VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID MOLD IS INTERRUPTED, THEREBY TO ALLOW THE TRANSFER OF A MOLD FROM A SUPPORTING POSITION WITH SAID FIRST SUPPORTING MEANS TO A SUPPORTING POSITION WITH SAID SECOND SUPPORTING MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-09-19 | 1970-03-21 | 1970-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-19 | 1974-03-21 | 1974-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-19 | 1978-03-21 | 1978-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |